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The Braves would get worse for adding Fowler unless they start playing their home games in Colorado. Gattis would be better than Fowler.

Fowler is a proven major league hitter. Sure his numbers are inflated, but he's still a solid player if you take advantage of his defensive strength (ie put him in center). His profile away from Coors reminds me of Michael Bourn early in his career.

Gattis is what he is - a 26 year old minor leaguer. There's some promise given his history but let's not say he's better than an above average center fielder in this league.

BJ Upton and Nate Schierholtz are not an improvement over Michael Bourn and Chipper Jones. At best, it's would be the same offense that let us (and themselves) down last year.

If they are serious about getting a "big LF", we would be hearing about top prospects being offered up or the Braves being rumored in multi-club deals to facilitate a big move. Starting to believe Wren has the same blind spot with evaluating positions players (specifically outfielders) that John Schuerholtz did.